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W31 BBY

2011 Audi R8

Yellow Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

34,932 mi
Last recorded34,932 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi R827,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW31 BBY
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 34,932 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 34,626 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 34,580 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 34,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed fouling on metal bracket (chafed to limit of major fail) (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 34,437 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect spacing wrong (0.1 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner face cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed fouling on metal bracket (chafed to limit of major fail) (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 34,149 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 33,731 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 31,344 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 29,351 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 26,592 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 20,041 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 17,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 17,977 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Audi R8?

Based on 51,688 MOT tests across 5,185 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
1,984
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
5,185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 601
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 403
fog lamp not working 360
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 269
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W31 BBY is a 2011 Audi R8 in Yellow with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2011 Audi R8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 27,706 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi R8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 601 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W31 BBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi R8 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this Audi R8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W31 BBY registered?

W31 BBY is a 2011 Audi R8, first registered on 7 December 2011.

Is W31 BBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W31 BBY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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